Friday, January 9, 2009

Domestic Relate Arrests:

1) A 72 year-old male was arrested on the 8th of January at 4:35 pm at his residence and charged with one count of assault. It is alleged that the accused got into a verbal argument with his wife at their residence and assaulted her by punching her in the back. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

2) A 27 year-old male was arrested on the 8th of January 2009 at his residence and charged with one count of assault. It is alleged that during the first week of December the accused assaulted his ex-common law spouse when she was visiting him at his residence by grabbing her by her arm and slapping her. He is to appear in court on the 18th of February.

Female Charged with Assault on Local Waitress:

34 year-old Susan Hendry of 587 Second Line West was arrested on the 8th of January at 7:53 pm at the city police station and charged with one count of assault. It is alleged that around 10 pm on the 5th of December 2008, the accused was at a local bar and after being refused service, became agitated and attacked the waitress. The victim was punched, kicked, scratched and had her hair pulled, receiving non-life threatening injuries. The accused is to appear in court on the 23rd of February.

Break and Enter Report:

A residence on Wemyss Street was entered sometime yesterday between 8 am and 8:30 pm. A laptop, jewellery and a digital camera were reported stolen.

Police Safety Recommendations Regarding Large Snowbanks in City:

As a result of the large accumulation of snow in the past few weeks, the snowbank heights have become quite high in some areas of the city.

City police would like to remind the public that high snowbanks may diminish visibility making other vehicles, pedestrians and children at play difficult to see.

City crews are out attempting to reduce the snow banks within the City. City police are advising motorists to be extra cautious when exiting from driveways and roadways or turning at intersections. Drivers are reminded to properly clear their vehicle windows and drive with headlights on at all times. Use caution when approaching city crews that are working on snow removal.

Pedestrians should use sidewalks that are cleared and should use extra caution when coming out from behind a snow bank, stop first and check to see if it is safe. Pedestrians should not walk on top of the snow banks as they may fall onto the roadway.

Children should also be reminded not to play on or near snow banks.